Litigation Compliance Attorney

topdoglaw; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

TopDog Law, a fully remote national personal injury firm, seeks a junior to mid-level attorney for litigation ethics compliance. You’ll work with the GC on research, drafting SOPs, and conflicts waivers across states, with high-volume case oversight and policy updates.

The role requires a JD and active license, 2+ years in litigation compliance, and strong organizational and communication skills for remote collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active licensure in a major US state.
• 5–10 years of litigation experience at a prominent firm.
• 2+ years of compliance experience in litigation.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work remotely and coordinate with stakeholders firm-wide.
• Self-starter capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Ethics Compliance: research, writing, and investigation into compliance issues.
• Draft SOPs for ethics compliance across litigation matters in multiple states.
• Draft and revise firm forms and client communications, retention and settlement docs.
• Evaluate conflicts of interest and draft waivers.
• Implement and update internal compliance policies and protocols.
• Auditing and high-level case oversight of a large portfolio to ensure compliance.

Skills

Litigation experience (5-10 years)

Compliance in litigation (2+ years)

Strong communication skills

Remote work capability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

CRM systems

Project management software

Job description

Our Story

TopDog Law is not your typical law firm. We're a nationally scaling personal injury firm built for impact and growth — owning the client experience end-to-end, from marketing and intake through litigation. We believe that world-class marketing, paired with exceptional legal talent and operations, creates better experiences and outcomes for clients and the business alike.

Over the past three years, we've grown 2–3x year over year, setting a new standard on the marketing side of the personal injury space and proving what's possible when strategy, speed, and execution align. Now we're applying that same discipline and innovation to firm operations, case management, and national scale — intentionally building the infrastructure, systems, and teams to grow without sacrificing quality, culture, or accountability.

We are a fully remote team that share trust, open communication, and a commitment to doing great work. If you love ownership, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to help build something exceptional, you'll feel right at home here.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, business-minded junior or mid-level attorney to join the legal and compliance department of our rapidly growing national personal injury law firm, in a fully remote role. This unique role is for a litigation ethics compliance attorney, who will concentrate on ethics compliance for litigation, including new client intake, conflicts of interest, and compliance for all phases of cases. This attorney will report to the General Counsel of the firm and will work with attorneys and staff across the firm. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment.

What You Will Own

1. Litigation Ethics Compliance

• Work directly with the law firm’s general counsel to perform research, writing, and investigation into various legal and ethical compliance issues
• Drafting Firm SOPs for ethics compliance for all phases of litigation matters in many states across the U.S., including client intake, pre-litigation phases, litigation phases, and settlement and IOLTA account processes
• Draft and revise firm form agreements and documents, including retainer agreements, standard client communications, demands, termination of representation, settlement statements
• Evaluating conflicts of interest and drafting waivers for conflicts
• Assist in implementing and updating internal compliance policies and protocols

2. Auditing and High-Level Case Oversight

• Audit and high-level oversight of case handling of large portfolio of cases to assure compliance and performance
• Advising and auditing for litigation ethics compliance across the firm
• Track key case metrics and elevate issues as needed to supervising attorneys and management At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.

What You Bring

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in state of residence, in a major US state.
• 5-10 years of litigation experience in a prominent law firm
• 2+ years of experience in compliance relating to litigation
• Must be highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable juggling legal compliance and business interests, working with stakeholders across the firm
• Self-starter capable of working effectively in a remote work environment

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Litigation experience in multiple states, with knowledge of different rules of ethics and rules of civil procedure, demonstrating a broad scope of knowledge
• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation
• Ethics compliance experience
• Familiarity with CRM systems and project management software
• Strong legal analysis skills and relationship management capabilities
• Business-oriented mindset
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Bar membership in Arizona is preferred but not required

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $180,000 - $220,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or being a qualified disabled veteran or qualified veteran of the Vietnam era or any other category protected by Federal or State law.

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